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    Thinking about a dual purpose bike

    I was just thinking about this last night , I was saving up to mod my blazer , but it isn't a worthy candidate for anything but light offroad -So why not buy a motorcycle ? . Anyways.... I was schedualed to take Motorcycle lesson in the spring of this year , and I was planning on picking up a...
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    General Differences Between a 2M and a CB?

    What is the cost of a 2m radio anyways? , are there certain options that we should look out for when choosing a 2m suitable for off road use ?
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    Canadian Outdoor Suppliers ?

    ok , That clears it up for me . Now i just need to find some local canadian suppliers to support .
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    Auxiliary lights

    Has anyone had any experience with the IPF 968 ( or somethin like that ) 7" round 55watt lights ?? I have a chance to pick up 2 Brand new for $100usd or 4 brand new for $175usdollars . Just wondering if they are worth it or not . Thanks. LInky to lights ...
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    DYI Roof Rack/Basket

    Looks great , I have looked around for a roof basket/rack , and found that because most are imported from usa manufactures , they are very expensive up here . The cheapest one i have found is a LUND product for $269 cnd . How much do you think the metal ( smaller guage ) would cost if you had...
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    Yet another hi-lift question

    I gather regular chain is not strong enough , so how do i know which chain to buy ? there must be a rating system . Grade a b c.... 123... ?
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    Yet another hi-lift question

    Sorry but i have a newbie question to interfier with here . How much leverage do you have to put on the jack when using in a winching situation ? like this one:http://www.4x4now.com/bbusk.jpg It seems to me like you couldn't pull out a 5000lb truck outa mud with just the highlift . But...
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    Tundra / T-100 question

    lol ... about the dogs , if you go to a dealership , and they say you can't put you dogs in the back to see how confortable they are .. I would never go back to that dealership . Unless you dogs are really untrained and muddy , than you have every right to see if they will fit back there . Dogs...
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    Coleman model 5640 Cooler?

    I too took notice of these units , after finding out that a Fridge/Freezer setup is going to cost about $1000 ! I said what else ? and then came to the conclusion that they only cool 30-40* below the ambient temp . and thus , CRAPPY choice , unless you only use in 60-70* climates . :D I instead...
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    H2 video

    I stand corrected :coffee: I always welcome new information . I think Chevrolet had a great idea in the H3 ( to fix some of the down falls of the H2 :size ! ) but fell short when they built it on the Canyon/Colorado platform .
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    H2 video

    Isn't the H2 built on the same platform and suspension as the Tahoe's ? , so in theroy you could pick up a used Tahoe , add custom bumpers front and rear , trim the wheel wells and add a body lift . and some larger tires , and have near or almost the same capability of the H2 , with half the...
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    my first fishing kayak

    those look great , as for the post above me , you should always be wearing a life jacket ! especially if you can't swim
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    Arctic Ocean Expedition: Winter 2007

    This sounds like a incredible expedition . I hope you keep us posted on the equipment , and any other info a person would need if they wanted to take this trip one day . I think this is one of those things that i need to put on my "things to do before i die " list . BTW , would you be coming...
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    El Camino Del Diablo 2006 (Trip Report)

    WOW ! , great shot indeed , you really get a sense of speed with that one . Looks like it was a great , fun journey . Did you get any more shots of that awsome ARB 4Runner ? .
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    2007 Jeep Wrangler REVEALED (pics)

    are there any pics of the is 4 Door jeep model out yet ? , I am optimistically thinking of what i will replace my blazer with in 2-3yrs . ( yep i am keeping it that long :smilies27 ) , A 4 door jeep is a great idea . That is a major option Jeep is missing , SPACE !
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    Best Low Budget Digital Camera ?

    Thanks for the advice and recomendations , I just purchased a Canon A520 camera , I have not even finished reading the instruction booklet yet , and i already know i will be happy with this . Thanks again .
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    Single Add-a-leaf VS. Multiple Leaf packs

    Are there any disadvantages or advantages to either ? I need to add some hieght and payload to my Blazer , and how found some go with a add a leaf , and others go with a multiple leaf kit . is one better than the other ?
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    2nd? generation Pathfinder

    well I have replaced the water pump , hoses , belt , battery , motor mounts , 4wd actuator , 4wd computer , tranny . on the Blazer , so as far as preventative matinence goes , i am fairly far ahead . Although that does not speak much for reliablity for it . I need to replace the ball joints ...
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    Locker Talk............

    yeah , it is not a True selectable locker , but good enough for me too , now only if my front end was strong enough to handle a selectable locker :( I believe the Izuzu and and some chevrolet models share some parts , not sure though . it would be interesting to see if i could convert to a...
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    My favorite picture

    I have a few from my first trip last year , only on a 1mp camera though . Baby ducks sunset on lake ( taken from boat in the middle of the lake ) Fawn on shore , ironically on Fawn Lake Water temp was higher than air temp this trip , 10*celcius in mid August ! This last one is really...
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